tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48855853814855307052024-02-19T04:30:49.493-06:00INKlinationsLisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-8736941589990342022013-12-19T08:00:00.000-06:002013-12-19T08:00:00.586-06:00taking a break...Hi, Peeps! I hope you and yours are ready to enjoy the holidays.. it's right around the corner! ;)<br />
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Just a quick post to say that I have stepped down from my DT position over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog, and that I need to take a indefinite crafting/blogging hiatus. As life sometimes goes, things are just too hectic and stressful to be able to give anything even remotely 100% right now, so it's time to cut back and focus my attention on what's most important. :)<br />
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I can't tell you how much I've always appreciated your supportive comments. I wish you and your family nothing but the best this Christmas, and in 2014! Big hugs!<br />
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♥Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-23665583051900703722013-12-04T08:00:00.000-06:002013-12-04T08:00:06.318-06:00simon says... make your own background<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, friends.. it's Wednesday! And this week's theme over at the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog</a> is <b>Make Your Own Background!</b><br />
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So put away that patterned paper, and create your own! :) This week's product focus was <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Stencils/Categories" target="_blank">stencils</a>.. aaaaalll the rage right now. So here's my card, using a stencil, some ink, and a sponge to create my background:<br />
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I used Simon's Exclusive <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60849/blocked-circles-block-round/Detail" target="_blank">BLOCKED CIRCLES</a> stencil with a couple Distress Inks (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-50012/90887-or-TIM32861-festive/Detail" target="_blank">FESTIVE BERRIES</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21310/2010-Tim-Holtz-Ranger/Detail" target="_blank">TUMBLED GLASS</a>) and slightly shifted the stencil between color applications to get that great pattern. I accented it with a circle stamp from Simon's Exclusive <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60634/lots-of-dots-enamel/Detail" target="_blank">LOTS OF DOTS</a> set. The sentiment is from the Simon Exclusive <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-55546/april-2013-everyday-every/Detail" target="_blank">HAPPY EVERY DAY</a> set as well. I pretty much love how this came out.. it was SO quick to do. Plus, imagine the color combinations you could do with this! What do you think? :)<br />
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So now you're up! Link your<b> custom-made background</b> project <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">HERE</a> no later than 8am next Wednesday (the 11th), and you'll be included in the random drawing for a very generous prize voucher to <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">spend at Simon!</a><br />
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And have you heard?<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Simon-Cardstock-%26-Ink/Categories" target="_blank"> Simon Says Stamp just introduced their very own line of inks and card stocks</a>! Super quality, gorgeous colors... head <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Simon-Cardstock-%26-Ink/Categories" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check 'em out!<br />
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That's all from me.. thank you for peekin'. See you soon! :)Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-9629975251683498702013-11-27T08:00:00.000-06:002013-11-27T08:00:11.526-06:00simon says... anything goes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right, friends! Time for another <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Wednesday challenge</a>, and time for another chance at a very generous gift voucher to spend at <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a>!<br />
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This week's theme is <b>Anything Goes</b>.. always popular. :) And the product line we all used was none other than the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Everything-Tim-Holtz/Categories" target="_blank">FAB Tim Holtz</a>/<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Tim-Holtz-for-Ranger/Categories" target="_blank">Ranger</a>! If you have Timmy/Ranger products in your stash, we'd love to see you use them along with us, but it's not a requirement.<br />
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I used an image from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-16109/Tim-Holtz-stampers-anonymous/Detail" target="_blank">PSYCHEDELIC GRUNGE</a> stamp set along with a sentiment from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-16011/tim-holtz-stampers-anonymous/Detail" target="_blank">THE JOURNEY</a> clear stamp set. I used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-8391/ranger-tim-holtz-distress/Detail" target="_blank">BROKEN CHINA</a> for the blue ink as well (the green is <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41268/Hero-Arts-2012-stamps/Detail" target="_blank">THIS</a> one from Hero Arts), and spritzed the inked image with water before stamping to blend the inks together a little more. A Hero Arts <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21204/10-Hero-Arts-12/Detail" target="_blank">NOTECARD</a>, some fussy cutting, and some <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-56903/FLY151-UP-%26-AWAY/Detail" target="_blank">ENAMEL DOTS</a>, and ta-da! :)<br />
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Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-59607729635551634272013-11-22T10:02:00.000-06:002013-11-22T11:07:18.419-06:00awesome news - sweet stamp shopHowdy, peeps! Do I have something to share with you today... I'm in the 'Designer Spotlight' over at <a href="http://www.sweetstampshop.com/sweet-blog/" target="_blank">Sweet Stamp Shop</a>! :D<br />
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My wonderful friend, Judy Marino (who's on the Sweet Stamp Shop DT and whom I've known since the Hero Arts Flickr group first started) emailed me about it one day, and once the shock had worn off, of course I said "yes"! Looking at past spotlight designers, I don't feel I qualify... but I couldn't be more humbled and grateful. ♥ Nicole sent me some of the November releases to play with, and let me tell you, their stamps are So. Much. FUN!<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Head on over <a href="http://sweetstampshop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><span style="text-align: left;">, to the Sweet Stamp Shop blog to see what stamp sets I used (this trendy alpha is a must, MUST-have). Judy also asked me a few stamping/cardmaking related questions, so you can read that little interview as well. AND, be sure to swing by Judy's blog </span><a href="http://www.judyscardcorner.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to see a card she created inspired by one of my recent designs... GORGEOUS :)</span><br />
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Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-91264646442872243292013-11-20T08:00:00.000-06:002013-11-20T08:00:04.460-06:00simon says... sketch timeHi, friends! Another Wednesday! :)<br />
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Thank you for stopping by today... see you real soon! xoLisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-47837277433003599982013-11-13T08:00:00.000-06:002013-11-13T08:00:00.557-06:00simon says... thanks/ThanksgivingHi friends! <br />
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As usual every Wednesday, the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog</a> has a new challenge for ya!<br />
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This week's theme is <b>Thanks/Thanksgiving</b>. And the product line we all used was <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Hero-Arts/Categories" target="_blank">Hero Arts</a>. If you have <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Hero-Arts/Categories" target="_blank">Hero Arts</a> in your stash, we'd love to see it used, too! But it's not a requirement.<br />
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I've had this <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60195/simple-leaf-leaves-cg613/Detail" target="_blank">SIMPLE LEAF BACKGROUND</a> for a while now, and love how it looks using the emboss resist technique. After embossing with clear embossing powder on to their <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21190/card-stock-cardstock-/Detail" target="_blank">SNOW LAYERING PAPER</a>, I generously sponged autumnal-colored inks all over. The sentiment is from Hero's <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-51719/cl663-thanks-a-bunch/Detail" target="_blank">THANKS A BUNCH</a> set and stamped with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41273/Hero-Arts-2012-stamps/Detail" target="_blank">CUP O' JOE</a> ink. A few of their coordinating gemstones and a bit of corner rounding here-n-there finishes it off. :)<br />
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Thanks for reading. I hope you and yours are doing well as we head into the holiday season.. can't believe it's almost the end of the year. Where did it all go?! :)<br />
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See you soon..... ♥Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-74553314368280847632013-11-06T08:00:00.000-06:002013-11-06T08:00:01.786-06:00simon says... KISS!Hi friends! It's Wednesday! :)<br />
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I used the fun <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-49015/Simon-Says-Clear-Stamps/Detail" target="_blank">AUTUMN stamp set</a> (the tag image was heat embossed on <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41415/pound-Stock-writing-Cardstock/Detail" target="_blank">KRAFT</a> and then fussy cut), along with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41275/Hero-Arts-2012-stamps/Detail" target="_blank">THIS OCEAN INK</a> from Hero Arts, and a sprinkling of <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-52855/GB1022-BOY-CRAZY-RED/Detail" target="_blank">enamel dots</a>. To me, Clean & Simple means minimal layers, strong design, and white space... i luuuuuv the white space. :)<br />
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So, link up your <b>Clean & Simple</b> creation <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, before 8am EDT next Wednesday (11-13-13), and you could be the randomly-drawn winner of that amazing voucher to <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a>!<br />
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This week's theme over at the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog</a> is <b>Anything Goes</b>! And the product line we all used was none other than <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-All-Simon-Says-Stamp-Exclusives/Categories" target="_blank">Simon's Exclusives</a>! If you have any <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-All-Simon-Says-Stamp-Exclusives/Categories" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp goodies</a> in your stash, we'd love it if you showed us, but it's not a requirement of the challenge.<br />
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I like to stamp sentiments "collage style" and make them the focal point of my design. With clear stamps like these, it's easy to just stick them all over one large acrylic block and stamp all at once! I used words from several different sets here... mostly from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60617/STAMPtember%C2%AE-baby-babies-new/Detail" target="_blank">BABY</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60642/SSS101359-you-are-beautiful/Detail" target="_blank">SO BEAUTIFUL</a> sets, but also from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60635/SSS101349-handwritten-greetings-handwriting/Detail" target="_blank">HANDWRITTEN GREETINGS</a> and the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60693/STAMPtember%C2%AE-thanks-thank-you/Detail" target="_blank">THANKS</a> sets as well. Inks are all Hero Arts - <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-14387/Hero-Arts-SHADOW-Ink/Detail" target="_blank">SOFT POOL</a>, <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57108/af247-fresh-peach-stamp/Detail" target="_blank">FRESH PEACH</a>, and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-51875/AF236-CHARCOAL-BLACK-2013/Detail" target="_blank">CHARCOAL</a>. The <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41255/card-stock-cardstock-/Detail" target="_blank">card base is Hero Arts</a>, too.<br />
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Back again, with a <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog</a> post! :)<br />
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This week's theme is Halloween/ Halloween Colors (purple, orange, black). Here's a color inspiration board to get the mojo goin'...<br />
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..so even if Halloween cards aren't your thing, you can still play along using the colors shown as your inspiration... yay! :)<br />
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I used the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-26527/2010-Hero-Arts-Cling/Detail" target="_blank">Hero Arts SCARY HOUSE</a> cling stamp and heat embossed it on to a glossy paper, gradient background (sponged Dusty Concord, Worn Lipstick, and Spiced Marmalade - the moon was masked). The card base is <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-52213/card-stock-heavy-weight/Detail" target="_blank">Simon's WHITE WOODGRAIN CARD STOC</a>K, liberally inked with Hero's <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-51875/AF236-CHARCOAL-BLACK-2013/Detail" target="_blank">Charcoal Mid-Tone ink</a> (direct to paper technique). After using the Charcoal ink, I inked up my brayer with some <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-9350/HERO-ARTS-Memories-New/Detail" target="_blank">BLACK INK</a> and lightly rolled it over the paper a few times. The brayer ensures the black ink just sits on "top" of the woodgrain, and not get in the recessed areas.<br />
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It really helps emphasize the texture and give it a very weathered look (that center-left photo on the inspiration board is what really inspired this technique)! The sentiment was created using <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-55576/simon-says-stamp-exclusive/Detail" target="_blank">KELLY PURKEY WHITE ALPHA STICKERS</a>, stacking several of each letter so they look like they're pop-dotted.<br />
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And please go <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see the incredible projects created by the rest of my fab teamies, including our newest addition, <a href="http://leiphartonart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily Leiphart</a>! :)<br />
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Thanks for reading.. later, 'gators! xoLisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-68468464275104945252013-10-22T12:38:00.002-05:002013-10-22T12:38:28.133-05:00guess what? :) Hi, guys! Just a quick post to let you know a card of mine was featured over at <a href="http://blog.papercrafterslibrary.com/" target="_blank">Paper Crafter's Library</a> for their "Trendy Tuesday" article today! This week, the theme is <b>cityscapes</b>... can you guess which card of mine they included in the article? ;)<br />
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Thanks for reading... more soon! :)Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-62137531946703337462013-10-16T08:00:00.000-05:002013-10-16T08:00:01.968-05:00Simon says... Christmas/Happy Holiday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hiya, friends! Are you ready? :)<br />
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This week's theme over at the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog</a> is <b>Christmas/Happy Holiday</b>. Perfect timing, as I bet many are already working on their seasonal cards, yes? :)<br />
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This <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-26559/2010-Hero-Arts-Rubber/Detail" target="_blank">Hero Arts POINSETTIA</a> image is one of my all-time favorites. It's perfect! I stamped it with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48464/af225-red-royal-af/Detail" target="_blank">RED ROYAL ink</a>, fussy cut it out, and added some <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-35037/Ritz-rits-glitter-star/Detail" target="_blank">STARDUST glitter</a> to the center with Glossy Accents. The background is an image from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-35733/Basic-Grey-BasicGrey-nordic/Detail" target="_blank">Hero Arts POINSETTIA & BERRIES</a> set, stamped with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-9349/HERO-ARTS-Memories-New/Detail" target="_blank">Hero's white dye ink</a> for a subtle look. The sentiment is also from Hero's <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48249/cl630-miracle-of-the/Detail" target="_blank">MIRACLE OF THE HOLIDAY clear set</a> stamped with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41273/Hero-Arts-2012-stamps/Detail" target="_blank">CUP O' JOE ink</a>... even the card base is <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21165/card-stock-cardstock-/Detail" target="_blank">GRENADINE Layering Paper</a>! :)<br />
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Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-48557889377674739552013-10-09T08:00:00.000-05:002013-10-09T08:00:07.391-05:00simon says... use a stamp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week's Wednesday Challenge theme is to <b>Use A Stamp</b>... red rubber, photo polymer, whatever you like, as long as it's not digital. :) The product lines the DT used this week were<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Clearly-Besotted/cart_id/35932661/Categories" target="_blank"> Clearly Besotted</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Neat-%26-Tangled/Categories" target="_blank">Neat & Tangled</a>. If you have either of these fab stamp lines in your stash, please use them in your creations along with us! But it's not requirement of the challenge. :)<br />
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This is one of those cards that I think looks better in person, LOL. It's probably because I couldn't get the background to show up very well... NOT a great photographer, here. ;) But I just loved this hydrangea image from<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57690/SMILE-JUST-BECAUSE-FLOWERS/Detail" target="_blank"> Clearly Besotted's JUST FABULOUS set</a>. There's even <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57892/Clearly-Besotted-JUST-FABULOUS/Detail" target="_blank">a matching die set</a>! I didn't use them here.. instead, I chose to fussy cut everything, but left it slightly connected to the "frame" for interest. The vase was heat embossed (with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-28021/150801-inks-pads-stamps/Detail" target="_blank">THIS ink</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21903/Stampendous-fine-STAMP-N/Detail" target="_blank">THIS EP</a>), and the flower was stamped with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-9127/tim-holtz-distress-ink/Detail" target="_blank">THIS ink</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48467/af229-forever-green-holiday/Detail" target="_blank">THIS ink</a>. I used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-9349/HERO-ARTS-Memories-New/Detail" target="_blank">THIS white dye ink</a> to stamp the background inside the frame:<br />
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I used the fine-line image in the set to do the background, which really adds a lot, I think! :)<br />
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Ok, so now it's your turn! Upload your <b>stamped</b> project <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">HERE</a> by 8am EDT next Wednesday (the 16th), and you'll have a random shot at a very generous gift voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp, provided by the very sweet Heidi and her gang!<br />
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Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-74703950414733395892013-10-05T15:45:00.000-05:002013-10-05T15:51:17.403-05:00wishing you... a happy world cardmaking day! :)Hi, friends.. happy World Cardmaking Day! :) I hope you are celebrating today by gettin' crafty! I had a few minutes myself, so I popped into my craft room and played with more of my <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-All-Simon-Says-Stamp-Exclusives/Categories" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® 2013 exclusive goodies</a>:<br />
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I ♥ the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60691/s207-rectangular-rectangle-coin/Detail" target="_blank">TINY COIN ENVELOPE die</a>! I have no idea when I'll actually use it to put a coin inside, heehee.. but it's sooo cute and makes such a fun embellishment. :) (For size reference, this card is 4.25 inches square.) I put the heart (cut from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48922/mod-tree-s131-holiday/Detail" target="_blank">HOLIDAY SHAPES die</a>) on with a pop dot and tucked the flap under to close the envie so it can open and close... you could put a small stamped sentiment inside.. wouldn't that be fun! This sentiment is from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60640/SSS101346-sketchy-banner-greetings/Detail" target="_blank">SKETCHY BANNER GREETINGS</a> (stamped with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-14387/Hero-Arts-SHADOW-Ink/Detail" target="_blank">THIS ink</a>).....<br />
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...and finishes off inside, with another diecut heart. :)<br />
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I hope you have a wonderful, productive day, and a great weekend! Thanks so much for reading. ♥Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-54601981587451359852013-10-02T08:00:00.000-05:002013-10-02T08:00:08.869-05:00simon says... go dotty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week's theme is <b>Going Dotty</b>! The DT all used either <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Saturated-Canary/Categories" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a> or <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-BasicGrey/Categories" target="_blank">Basic Grey</a> on our projects. So if you have either product line in your stash, please use it along with us! But it's not a requirement of the challenge if you don't. :)<br />
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..I used the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-56549/HIP-dsh-4102-HIPSTER-BROWN-WHITE/Detail" target="_blank">Basic Grey HIPSTER 6x6 paper pad</a>. I punched out a few circles and embellished them with some <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60634/lots-of-dots-enamel/Detail" target="_blank">dot stamps from THIS awesome Simon exclusive set</a> (inks used are <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-14392/Hero-Arts-SHADOW-Ink/Detail" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-14387/Hero-Arts-SHADOW-Ink/Detail" target="_blank">HERE</a>), as well as some enamel dots. The sentiment is from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-51719/cl663-thanks-a-bunch/Detail" target="_blank">THIS Hero Arts set</a>. Love the warm and cozy feel of this paper collection... perfect for fall. :)<br />
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Speaking of fall, how in the world is it October already?? :P<br />
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Anyway, it's now your turn to get dotty! :) Link up your creations <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">HERE</a> before 8am EDT next Wednesday (the 9th), and you'll be entered into the random drawing for a VERY generous gift voucher from Heidi and the gang to spend at <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a>!<br />
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That's it from me today.. as always, thanks for reading. See you soon! :)<br />
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Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-679399745434313172013-09-28T11:36:00.003-05:002013-09-28T12:17:52.707-05:00even more simon STAPtember® exclusives.. feather dies and an alphaHello, once again! Lots of posts from me lately, I know. I'm just having SO much fun with these STAMPtember® goodies! :)<br />
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This one features the trendy <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60684/s198-bushy-feathers-feather/Detail" target="_blank">FEATHERS dies</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60636/SSS101360-simple-letter-outline/Detail" target="_blank">SIMPLE LETTER OUTLINES alpha</a>, both STAMPtember® '13 releases. The rest of the sentiment is from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-51670/you-sss101211-best-day/Detail" target="_blank">THIS set here</a> (also a Simon exclusive), and I used card stock from the<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-59965/2013-journey-of-life/Detail" target="_blank"> September '13 card kit</a> and twine from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-61465/2013-season-of-thanks/Detail" target="_blank">October '13 card kit</a>. I love this color combination! May just get me out of my 'pool & red' rut. LOL :)<br />
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Hope you're having a fab weekend.. thanks for stopping by! :)Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-2262435212600985492013-09-27T11:40:00.001-05:002013-09-28T11:56:03.107-05:00use those scraps.. and a simon exclusiveHowdy, peeps! I have another card today, a simple one that features a scrap from an older project, and a new Simon Exclusive STAMPtember® die! :)<br />
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Remember <a href="http://xn--lba/" target="_blank">THIS card</a>? I saved the butterfly masks and used one as an embellishment here! :) The sentiment panel was made using the smaller of the new Simon <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60680/brackets-edge-die-bracket/Detail" target="_blank">BRACKET DIES</a> (here, the scalloped one)... just cut on both top and bottom of my paper strip. The sentiment is from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60635/SSS101349-handwritten-greetings-handwriting/Detail" target="_blank">THIS new Simon Exclusive set</a>, and the card base is the awesome <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57907/SSS-tindalo-craft-kraft/Detail" target="_blank">WOODGRAIN card stock</a>. Easy peasy! :)<br />
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Thanks for reading... TGIF! xoLisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-55726312971525650622013-09-26T09:30:00.000-05:002013-09-26T09:30:00.825-05:00more simon says stamp STAMPtember® exclusives.. whimsical flowersHowdy again! Back with another card featuring some of the STAMPtember® exclusives... this time, <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60641/SSS101358-whimsical-flowers-die/Detail" target="_blank">the <b>Whimsical Flowers</b> set</a>! :)<br />
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These bold, graphic flowers are so fun! I first stamped the solid flower image in the set three times with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57108/af247-fresh-peach-stamp/Detail" target="_blank">Hero Art's Fresh Peach ink</a>, masking the center flower. Then I stamped the patterned flower on top of each one with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48466/af228-red-raspberry-jam/Detail" target="_blank">Hero's Raspberry Jam</a>, carefully lining them up. Love these colors together and how the peach shows through! I finished them off by stamping the outline and centers with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-9350/HERO-ARTS-Memories-New/Detail" target="_blank">black ink</a>, fussy cutting the edge, and mounting it on to <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-52408/ps691-black-noir-/Detail" target="_blank">my card base</a> with pop dots. The sentiment is heat embossed with a <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21903/Stampendous-fine-STAMP-N/Detail" target="_blank">super-fine detail embossing powder</a>. I promise the white panel is straight and evenly matted in person... the angle of the photo makes it look like it's not. :)<br />
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Don't forget you can go <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Simon-Says-STAMPtember%E2%84%A2-Products/Categories" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see all of the brand new STAMPtember® releases in one place... stay tuned, because I have more projects to share using STAMPtember® '13 goodies! ;)<br />
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There's a new challenge over at the Wednesday Challenge Blog!<br />
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This week's theme is <b>Anything Goes</b>. And the team all used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Art-Impressions/Categories" target="_blank">Art Impressions</a> on our projects. They have some really fun images.. will definitely bring a smile to you and your recipient's faces! If you have <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Art-Impressions/Categories" target="_blank">Art Impressions</a> in your stash, use it along with us! But if not, no big twig.. it's not a requirement. :)<br />
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See what I mean? How adorable is that?! I busted out the trusty <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-20483/Prismacolor-PREMIER-COLORED-PENCILS/Detail" target="_blank">PRISMACOLOR pencils</a> with which to color this sweet <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48558/UMU4170-2012-SANTA-%26/Detail" target="_blank">SANTA & PENGUINS</a> image. I know my coloring isn't the best - not my thing usually.. but it's good to be challenged, and I'm happy with how it came out. :) The sentiment is from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48249/cl630-miracle-of-the/Detail" target="_blank">THIS Hero Arts set</a>, and it's on a panel that's been embossed with the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-17455/Cuttlebug-A2-Embossing-Folder/Detail" target="_blank">Cuttlebug SWISS DOTS embossing folder</a> to mimic snow. And I know I've been using this color combo a lot lately.. I just love it, though. ♥<br />
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Alrighty, it's your turn! Upload your project <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes/" target="_blank">HERE</a> before 8am EDT next Wednesday (the 2nd), and you'll be included in the random drawing for that amazing gift voucher to use at Simon Says Stamp!<br />
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Not only that, but <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Art-Impressions/Categories" target="_blank">Art Impressions</a> is also sponsoring our challenge this week by offering up this FAB selection of products for one lucky winner, valued at over $100!<br />
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So there's TWO ways to win this week! And that's not all... swing by<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtImpressionsRubberStamps" target="_blank"> their Facebook page HERE</a>, "like" their page, and leave a comment on their Facebook wall telling them 'Simon Says Stamp sent ya' and you'll be entered into a <i>completely separate contest</i> to win a selection of Art Impressions holiday stamps! WOW...<br />
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Lookie! You could win my <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48558/UMU4170-2012-SANTA-%26/Detail" target="_blank">Santa & Penguins stamp</a>! :D Click the photo above, or click<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtImpressionsRubberStamps" target="_blank"> HERE</a> to be taken to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtImpressionsRubberStamps" target="_blank">Art Impression's Facebook page</a>. This contest also ends at the same time as the weekly challenge ends, so don't wait! :)<br />
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Lastly, don't forget to stop by the challenge blog <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes/" target="_blank">HERE </a>to see what my amazing teammates did using their <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Art-Impressions/Categories" target="_blank">Art Impressions stamps</a>...<b>SO much fun. </b><br />
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Whew! Thanks for reading today. See you sooner than soon! ;)<br />
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I was supposed to post this first one last week and totally spaced it. LOL So here it is, with a bonus card to make up for it... :)<br />
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I'm in love the with the lined script sentiments in <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-61464/season-of-thanks-giving/Detail" target="_blank">this stamp set</a>! They stretch the full length of a card base. Here, I just stamped it and then fussy cut under it for interest. I also used some of the patterned papers and sequins from the kit.. the sequins are so LUSH! Very opaque, creamy colors with an almost pearlescent look to them. Not your typical "arts-n-crafts" sequins! ;) I just put some gemstones in the centers.<br />
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This one is pretty self explanatory.. it took me maybe five minutes to make. :) It would be great to make a set of these as a gift! Just use a different patterned paper background on each one. I thought about adding some enamel dots or something, but chose to leave it as-is. But I did give the li'l birdie an "eye" with my <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-26233/broad-uni-ball-pen/Detail" target="_blank">Unibal Signo</a>. :)<br />
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There are still some kits left! RUN, and<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-61465/2013-season-of-thanks/Detail" target="_blank"> get yours HERE</a>... it's sure to sell out!<br />
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Thanks for reading. See you tomorrow with another Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge post! xoLisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-46360170746317729092013-09-18T08:00:00.000-05:002013-09-18T11:11:57.532-05:00Simon Says... it's a blog hop!Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® Wednesday Challenge group blog hop! :)<br />
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A bit about STAMPtember®:<br />
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<blockquote>Simon Says Stamp was founded in 2002 with an interest in exclusively selling rubber stamps. It didn't take long until we realized we couldn't stop there. During the past 11 years we celebrate rubber stamping in it's full glory by giving access to people around the world to a one-stop shop. Rubber stamps still remain the heart of our business, and we are celebrating by hosting a STAMPtember® event intended to inspire, educate, and celebrate the greatness of rubber stamping. Part of the enticement of rubber stamping is that stamps can be used in creating or complimenting ANYTHING! from stamping dates on bank documents and postage parcels in the early 18th century, rubber stamping has dramatically expanded to include card making, life documenting, art journaling, scrapbooking, mixed media, and many forms of altering and expressing art!</blockquote><br />
To celebrate the 4th annual Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® event, we're 'hopping' along and sharing some great projects featuring the new STAMPtember® product releases, YAY! This is one of the BIGGEST releases Simon has had to date, and features new stamp sets, dies, flair, and stencils...<b> AMAZING stuff!</b> Check out the releases <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Simon-Says-STAMPtember%E2%84%A2-Products/Categories" target="_blank">RIGHT HERE</a>!<br />
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My favorite products of the release are all the incredible dies... which, on their own are already very versatile and can be used any number of ways. But so many of Simon's dies are really unique! A lot of them coordinate with stencils and stamp sets... furthering their value and <i>your</i> creativity!<br />
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We're SO excited that you're here to celebrate with us and hop along in this special challenge group hop! :) Once you're done 'hopping' please be sure to head over to our Wednesday Challenge group blog found <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-on-a-blog-hop/" target="_blank">RIGHT HERE</a>, and participate in this week's challenge: <b>Celebrate STAMPtember® by using any Simon Says Stamp product on your project.</b> As always, Simon Says Stamp will be randomly giving away a $50 voucher to one lucky participant to spend at the fabulous <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp superstore</a>!<br />
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So now, on to my card:<br />
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I used the super-fun <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60686/s203-big-hello-stamptember/Detail" target="_blank">BIG HELLO craft die</a>, and diecut several strips of card stock all at once. Then I adhered them evenly spaced onto my card base with pop dots. The sentiment is from the new <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-60641/SSS101358-whimsical-flowers-die/Detail" target="_blank">WHIMSICAL FLOWERS stamp set</a>, and I LOVE how fine the font is! I used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-23812/VersaFine-ONYX-BLACK-Ink/Detail" target="_blank">VersaFine ink in Onyx Black</a>, which is fab for fine-line/detailed images. Overall, I wanted to keep the card simple and bold, just like the die... SO many possibilities with this one! :)<br />
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Thanks so much for visiting my blog on the hop! <b>Your next stop is the sweet <a href="http://www.makingcardsisfun.com/" target="_blank">Laura Sterckx</a>! You'll find her blog, 'Making Cards Is Fun' right <a href="http://www.makingcardsisfun.com/2013/09/simon-says-stamp-stamptember-challenge.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </b>:)<br />
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The hop began at the newly designed <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/stamptember-wednesday-challenge-group-blog-hop/" target="_blank">official Simon Says Stamp blog</a>, so if you encounter any broken links while 'hoppin,' you can head back there for a full list of participants and stops. The Simon blog has a new address and an amazing new look, with all the great inspiration you've come to love and expect from Simon Says Stamp! :)<br />
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Don't forget to click below to play along in the challenge once you're done 'hopping' and officially inspired! :)<br />
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The first card is a remake of one I made when I first got the kit, but forgot to photograph before sending it off to someone:<br />
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I used the stencil in the kit to carefully cut out a mask from some <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-50133/Judikins-Eclipse-ART-MASKING/Detail" target="_blank">Eclipse masking paper</a> with my craft knife (as long as your blade is brand-new-sharp and you don't put too much pressure on the stencil as you drag your knife along, you won't cut into the stencil at all). I then used the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-28021/150801-inks-pads-stamps/Detail" target="_blank">Colorbox Frost White ink</a> in the kit and sponged it over the mask. Remove the mask, and stamp the sentiment in the resisted area. :)<br />
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My next card uses some of the patterned paper, as well as the<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-45073/331034-TRANSPORTATION-TRAVEL-CAR/Detail" target="_blank"> Studio Calico wood veneers</a> in the kit:<br />
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I again used the stencil to cut out a banner, but this time from some of the kraft card stock. I then heat embossed the sentiment before adhering it with pop dots. I also punched out some squares from some of the chalkboard-looking patterned paper as mats for my veneer shapes. :)<br />
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A real quick and easy one! Just some simple stamping with some Hero Arts inks: <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-9350/HERO-ARTS-Memories-New/Detail" target="_blank">Black</a>, <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41272/Hero-Arts-2012-stamps/Detail" target="_blank">Wet Cement</a>, and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-14392/Hero-Arts-SHADOW-Ink/Detail" target="_blank">Soft Sand</a>. They go perfectly with the<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-41415/pound-Stock-writing-Cardstock/Detail" target="_blank"> kraft card stock</a>. :)<br />
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Alrighty, that's it from me today.. whew! See you again soon with something from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-61465/2013-season-of-thanks/Detail" target="_blank">NEW October '13 card kit</a>! Thanks for reading! :)Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-35920275332896755222013-09-11T08:00:00.000-05:002013-09-11T12:29:35.541-05:00simon says... emboss it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, friends! It's hump day again, and a new challenge is up on the<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank"> Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog</a>!<br />
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This week the theme is <b>Embossing</b>! Heat or dry, or both! You choose. :) The DT also used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Provocraft/Categories" target="_blank">Cuttlebug/Provocraft</a> and/or <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Sizzix/Categories" target="_blank">Sizzix</a> products on our embossed creations. If you have any items from these lines in your stash, we'd love to see you use them along with us! But they're not a required part of the challenge.<br />
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I must say, it really does look better in person. LOL It looks like lace and is actually embossed vellum, fussy cut, and overlaid on to a black card base. I thought that this <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-48816/657809-BEATNIK-BOUQUET-BOUQUETS/Detail" target="_blank">BEATNIK BOUQUET</a> embossing folder was just sooo pretty, and would make for a very elegant card is embossed on <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-45192/Bazzill-WHITE-40-LB/Detail" target="_blank">THIS</a> vellum (the heavy weight allows it to emboss with minimal tearing). I think where I goofed was fussy cutting too close to the embossed edges.. should've left a bit more of a border, I think. Plus, I just couldn't get it to photograph decently at all! Oh well... you get the idea, right? :) The banner was also embossed. I used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-59964/stencils-small-banners-september/Detail" target="_blank">THIS</a> stencil from the September '13 card kit, ran it through with an embossing mat, cut it out, and stamped the sentiment from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-54322/tilted-banner-sentiments-banners/Detail" target="_blank">THIS</a> Simon Exclusive set, which I thought fit pretty well with the shape of the stencil!<br />
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Whew! OK, so now it's your turn: upload your embossed (whether heat or dry) creation <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-emboss-it/" target="_blank">HERE</a> by 8am EDT next Wednesday (the 18th), and you'll be included in a random drawing for a very generous gift voucher to use at <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a>!<br />
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Thanks for reading today! I'm sorry I didn't get that card kit project posted last Thursday... after my post, my husband's work schedule for the rest of the week completely changed, which of course threw MY schedule totally off. Between my daughter's birthday and our 20th anniversary, plus trying to get the new school year planned and organized, him adding to the chaos by rearranging his work hours at the last minute certainly did not help. LOL Long story short, I am catching up. :)<br />
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Lisa Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999209822750569066noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885585381485530705.post-79357511214285577462013-09-04T08:00:00.000-05:002013-09-04T14:55:10.964-05:00simon says... animal anticsHowdy, peeps! Have you heard?! :)<br />
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Yep - the annual STAMPtember® event is underway! :)<br />
<blockquote><i>Simon Says Stamp was founded in 2002 with an interest in exclusively selling rubber stamps. It didn’t take long until we realized we couldn’t stop there. During the past 11 years we celebrate rubber stamping in its full glory by giving people around the world access to a one stop shop. Rubber stamps still remain the heart of our business and we are celebrating by hosting a “STAMPtember” event intended to inspire, educate, and celebrate the greatness of rubber stamping.</i><br />
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</i> <i>Part of the enticement of rubber stamping is that stamps can be used in creating or complimenting ANYTHING! From stamping dates on bank documents and postage parcels in the early 18th century, rubber stamping has dramatically expanded to include card making, life documenting, art journaling, scrapbooking, mixed media and many forms of altering and expressing art.</i></blockquote>Be sure to join everyone over at the<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank"> Official Simon Says Stamp Blog</a> every day for new product reveals, inspirational ideas, blog hops, prizes... it's just a big ol' party, and you will NOT want to miss it! ;)<br />
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Now, on to today's post:<br />
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That's right! A new challenge is up over at the Wednesday Challenge Blog...<br />
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..and the theme is <b>Animal Antics</b>. The product line we on the DT used features some of the cutest animal images in the stamp arena -<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Lawn-Fawn/Categories" target="_blank"> Lawn Fawn</a>! Some of us also used products from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-The-Craft%27s-Meow/cart_id/35932661/Categories" target="_blank">The Craft's Meow</a>. If you have either <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Lawn-Fawn/Categories" target="_blank">Lawn Fawn</a> or <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-The-Craft%27s-Meow/cart_id/35932661/Categories" target="_blank">The Craft's Meow</a> in your stash, we'd love to see you use them along with us! But it's not mandatory for the challenge. :)<br />
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Aren't these little guys adorable? :) Every image, including the sentiment, is from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-29251/acrylic-set-Lawn-Fawn/Detail" target="_blank">Critters in the Snow</a> set. I used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-14970/Memento-TUXEDO-BLACK-REFILL/Detail" target="_blank">Memento Tuxedo Black ink</a> (the best for coloring with Copics),and then colored the penguins with Copics <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-15368/paper-art-card-craft/Detail" target="_blank">C5</a> (body - a few layers of this one was needed to get a deep enough color.. but don't go too dark, or you'll lose the other black-stamped details, such as his eyes and tail) and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-19503/Copic-Sketch-Marker-YR68/Detail" target="_blank">YR68</a> (feet). I also used the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-17179/Copic-Sketch-Marker-BG10/Detail" target="_blank">BG10</a> to give the snow depth and definition (using a cool aqua in select areas helps to make your white elements look 'whiter', and acts as a shadow). I also stamped the snowflakes in the background with some <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-9349/HERO-ARTS-Memories-New/Detail" target="_blank">white dye ink</a>, for a subtle look.<br />
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And now it's your turn! Upload your Animal Antics-themed project <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/337/" target="_blank">HERE</a> no later than 8am EDT next Wednesday (the 11th), and you'll be included in the random drawing for a super-generous gift voucher to spend at<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank"> Simon Says Stamp</a>!<br />
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That's it from me today. I know I said I had a card from the September card kit to show you, but someone needed it and I mailed it before remembering to take a picture first... oops. LOL I'll have another one for you tomorrow. Stay tuned. Thanks for reading! :)<br />
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Thaaaat's right Are you ready to play along? :)<br />
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This week's theme is the popular <b>Anything Goes</b>! And the team all used <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-The-Greeting-Farm/Categories" target="_blank">The Greeting Farm</a> products on our creations. If you have any <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-The-Greeting-Farm/Categories" target="_blank">Greeting Farm</a> goodies in your stash, we'd love for you to show us! But it's not a requirement of the challenge.<br />
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I used the sweet <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-53226/MINI-FLUTTER-FLUTTERS-BUTTERFLY/Detail" target="_blank">Mini Flutters</a> set, which also includes a die to match, making it a great value! I simply diecut a few butterflies from scrap paper to use as masks, and sponged Distress Inks on to my panel (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21303/2010-Tim-Holtz-Ranger/Detail" target="_blank">Spun Sugar</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-8395/ranger-tim-holtz-distress/Detail" target="_blank">Frayed Burlap</a>). I then removed the masks, and used the stamps in the set to stamp the butterfly images in a fun, random collage style (same inks above, but added <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-50017/gathered-twigs-brown-fall/Detail" target="_blank">Gathered Twigs</a> and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-8397/ranger-tim-holtz-distress/Detail" target="_blank">Worn Lipstick</a>), overlapping some of the masked areas. A little bit of flicking with some ink and an old toothbrush and some pearls add texture, while the sentiment is<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-38183/all-smiles-sentiment-sentiments/Detail" target="_blank"> this one</a> from My Favorite Things.<br />
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That's it from me today... be back soon with something from Simon's September '13 card kit! And who could forget about STAMPtember®... it's just a few days away! ;) xx<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's right! And this week's theme is<b> Back 2 School!</b> </div><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"> The DT used products from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Maya-Road/Categories" target="_blank">Maya Road</a> on our creations, so if you have any <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Maya-Road/Categories" target="_blank">Maya Rd.</a> in your stash, please use it along with us! However, it's not a requirement for anyone to participate in the challenge. :)</span><br />
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An encouragement card for one of my kids, with my version of the chalkboard technique. :) I used Maya Rd.'s<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-49299/Maya-Road-LISA-lowercase/Detail" target="_blank"> LISA LOWERCASE ALPHABET</a> chipboard letters... how could I not? ;) They were painted with <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-47029/HSM31604-BLANK-CANVAS-WHITE/Detail" target="_blank">acrylic paint</a>. The rest of the sentiment is from Simon's Exclusive <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-51670/you-sss101211-best-day/Detail" target="_blank">YOU</a> set, and was <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21903/Stampendous-fine-STAMP-N/Detail" target="_blank">heat embossed</a>. The background is Hero Arts' <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-51858/cg526-large-notebook-paper/Detail" target="_blank">NOTEBOOK</a> Cling stamp, and the chalkboard was made with the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-16521/Hero-Arts-Spring-2009/Detail" target="_blank">DESIGNER WOODGRAIN</a> stamp. I also used Studio Calico's <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-44877/331052-TINY-STARS-STAR/Detail" target="_blank">TINY STARS</a> Wood Veneers, and colored them with a <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-7018/stazon-ink-pad-tsukineko/Detail" target="_blank">permanent red ink</a>.<br />
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Now it's your turn! Upload your Back 2 School project <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/83/" target="_blank">HERE</a> by 8am ET August 28th, and you'll be entered into a the weekly drawing for a very generous gift voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp, provided by the sweet Heidi and gang!<br />
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Thanks for reading... see ya soon!<br />
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